How far is Jonestown, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Jonestown, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 359.2 miles (578.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.4 miles (498 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
359.2 mi
05h 41m
Flight
309.45 mi
498.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.45 mi
Kilometers
498.01 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.2 mi
Kilometers
578.08 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 AM CDT
Return by in Jonestown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonestown
2026-04-18T05:58
Arrive Biloxi
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonestown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marion
MS

Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

From Jonestown
178.9 mi
02h 50m
To Biloxi
180.3 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jonestown and Biloxi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonestown and Biloxi.

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Highway 2

    89 m · 11 sec · Mississippi Highway 2

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 500

    1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 500

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 500

    2993 ft · 1 min · County Road 500

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 547

    1.5 mi · 5 min · County Road 547

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 514

    4.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 514

  6. 6

    Turn right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    43.5 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonestown and Biloxi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
97.4 mi · 27%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 18%
County Road 514
55.4 mi · 15%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 15%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 7%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

88.7 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
309.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
02h 50m from Jonestown
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jonestown and Partly Sunny near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonestown to Biloxi?

The road trip is about 359.2 miles (578.1 km) and usually takes 05h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.9 miles from Jonestown and 180.3 miles from Biloxi.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 309.4 miles (498 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.98 one way or $95.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jonestown and Partly Sunny near Biloxi.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marion, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marion.

RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

92 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

101 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonestown and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 309.45 mi (498.01 km).

Jonestown

#1 Jonestown

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates34.8709200, -88.6667200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: MS 2 (-88.666298, 34.87011)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.67 gal
47.98 L · about $47.98
Round trip
$95.96
25.34 gal · 95.96 L
Estimated CO2
112.6 kg one way
Round trip: 225.2 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.98 $95.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.96 $107.92
Premium $4.63 $58.60 $117.20
Diesel $5.42 $68.61 $137.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonestown and Biloxi. The current time is 05:58:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.